Which of the following statements is true according to the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936?
A) Under these laws,individuals aged 18 and 19 may not be employed in hazardous occupations defined by the Department of Labor.
B) Federal contractors must pay their employees at rates at least equal to the prevailing wages in the area.
C) The overtime rate applies to the hours worked beyond 45 in one week.
D) Employers must pay a training wage to workers under the age of 15 for a period of up to 60 days.
E) Organizations can defend themselves against claims of discrimination by showing that they pay the going market rate.

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The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act of 1936 require federal contractors to pay their employees at a rate at least equal to the prevailing wages in the area. This means that contractors must pay their workers wages that are similar to what other businesses in the same area pay their employees for similar work. The act does not address the employment of individuals aged 18 and 19 or the payment of a training wage to workers under the age of 15. It also does not specify an overtime rate of 45 hours in one week. Discrimination claims cannot be defended by showing that the organization pays the going market rate.

Which of the Following Statements Is True According to the Davis-Bacon